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  The Yellow Face

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Yellow Face, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the third tale from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in Strand Magazine in 1893 with original illustrations by Sidney Paget.One of Doyle's sentimental pieces, the story is remarkable in that Holmes' deduction during the course of it proves incorrect. According to Dr. Watson:"...where he failed it happened too often that no one else succeeded... Now and again, however, it chanced that even when he erred the truth was still discovered."Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.

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  Mrs Dalloway

  Virginia Woolf

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  Mrs Dalloway 
  Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself." Join Clarissa Dalloway on a transformative day in post-war London, where the boundaries of time, memory, and reality blur. Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece weaves together the inner lives of Clarissa and Septimus Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran, as their paths converge in the city's vibrant streets. 
  In this immersive exploration of human consciousness, Woolf masterfully captures the fluidity of time and the intricate web of thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape our lives. As Clarissa prepares for her evening party, memories of love, loss, and identity resurface, while Septimus grapples with the devastating impact of war. 
  Through Woolf's innovative stream-of-consciousness narrative, the past and present intertwine, revealing the profound connections between these two characters and the world around them. This meticulously edited edition, collated from all known proofs and manuscripts, ensures a rich and authentic listening experience. 
  Features: 
  - Elaine Showalter's insightful introduction and endnotes 
  - A map of Mrs. Dalloway's London, bringing the setting to life 
  - A catalog of emendations, ensuring textual accuracy 
  - Woolf's lyrical prose, expertly narrated 
  Limbur into the heart of London and the depths of the human experience with Mrs Dalloway, a timeless exploration of love, trauma, and the search for meaning.

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  Emma - Volume 1 - A masterpiece...

  Jane Austen

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  Handsome, clever, and dangerously bored, Emma Woodhouse is about to discover the disastrous consequences of playing Cupid. 
  In the idyllic village of Highbury, twenty-year-old Emma Woodhouse reigns supreme. With no immediate intention of marrying herself, she delights in directing the romantic lives of those around her. Flush from her success in arranging her governess's marriage, Emma confidently takes the sweet but naive Harriet Smith under her wing. Despite the stern warnings of her trusted friend, Mr. Knightley, Emma sets out to find Harriet a gentlemanly match—only to trigger a hilarious, heart-wrenching chain reaction of misplaced affections, bruised egos, and shocking romantic blunders. As the consequences of her meddling threaten to unravel the very fabric of her community, Emma must finally look inward to discover the true nature of her own heart. 
  Why you will love this: As a crown jewel of Classic Literature, this Regency romance sparkles with sharp social satire, witty banter, and compelling character growth. Fans of enemies to lovers tropes, cozy village mysteries, and brilliant female protagonists will find themselves utterly captivated by Austen's most flawed yet fiercely lovable heroine. 
  Jane Austen was an iconic English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Her masterful use of irony, realism, and social commentary has cemented her legacy as one of the most beloved and widely read writers in English literature.

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  The Hound of the Baskervilles

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A chilling mystery stalks the misty moors… 
  In The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle delivers one of the most iconic and atmospheric tales in the Sherlock Holmes canon. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead under suspicious circumstances near his estate on the Devonshire moors, whispers of a family curse resurface—one involving a terrifying spectral hound. Fearing for the safety of the new heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, Dr. James Mortimer seeks the help of master detective Sherlock Holmes. 
  Joined by the ever-loyal Dr. Watson, Holmes unravels a tangled web of deception, ancient legends, and sinister schemes. As the fog rolls over the moor, danger closes in, and the line between superstition and reality begins to blur. 
  Narrated with gripping intensity by Luke Oldham, this classic detective novel combines Gothic suspense, psychological drama, and the brilliance of Holmes’s deductive reasoning to keep listeners riveted until the final, unforgettable revelation.

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  Scarecrow of Oz The [The Wizard...

  L. Frank Baum

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  Cap'n Bill and Trot journey to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, the former ruler of Oz, overthrow the villainous King Krewl of Jinxland. This was allegedly L. Frank Baum's personal favourite Oz book.

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  To Frances S Osgood

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  To Frances S. Osgood: Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories.
  
  Thou wouldst be loved?—then let thy heart
  From its present pathway part not!
  Being everything which now thou art,
  Be nothing which thou art not.

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